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Creamy Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

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A creamy, slightly spicy potato salad with a jalapeño popper twist, perfect as a BBQ side dish. It combines cream cheese, mayo, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeños for a flavorful and crowd-pleasing salad.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh chives or parsley
  • Optional garnish: extra jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. While potatoes boil, place eggs in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off heat and cover the pot. Let sit for 10-12 minutes, then cool under running cold water before peeling and chopping.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy, either on the stovetop or baked at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Dice jalapeños (remove seeds if you want less heat), finely chop celery and red onion, and mince garlic.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, bacon, jalapeños, celery, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat without breaking up the potatoes.
  6. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. For extra heat, sprinkle in some cayenne or more diced jalapeños.
  7. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped chives or parsley and add a few jalapeño slices on top for a fresh, colorful finish.

Notes

Do not overboil potatoes to avoid mushy texture. Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for better mixing. Seed jalapeños for milder heat. Cook bacon crisp but not burnt. Mix gently to preserve potato shape. Chill at least 1 hour for best flavor. If salad is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or buttermilk.

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